Association of Independent Property Brokers & Agents

FMCSA Denies AIPBA’s Request for Property Broker Bond Exemption in Wake of Nearly 10,000 Businesses Being Forced Out-of-Business; Two Federal Lawsuits Now Move Forward

The Association of Independent Property Brokers & Agents (“AIPBA”) announced today that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”), an agency of the United States Department of Transportation, has denied its application for a categorical exemption from the minimum $75,000 property broker and freight forwarder bond requirement that recently was raised from $10,000 and caused nearly 10,000 small surface transportation intermediary businesses to go out of business.
AIPBA can now move forward with two lawsuits previously filed in Georgia (“Association of Independent Property Brokers and Agents, Inc. v. Foxx, No. 13-15238-D (Atlanta, GA 11th Cir.)” and Florida (“Association of Independent Property Brokers and Agents, Inc. v. Foxx et al, No. 5:15-cv-00038-JSM-PRL (M.D. FL.)”.

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida (PRWEB) March 31, 2015

The United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (“FMCSA”) announced via in the “Federal Register” on March 30th, 2015 that it has denied the Association of Independent Property Brokers & Agents’ (“AIPBA”), a freight broker trade group, August 2013 application for a categorical property broker and freight forwarder bond exemption  See AIPBA Exemption Letter

The decision was opened for “public inspection” on March 30, 2015 online at:

Under Federal Law (49 USC 13906), a minimum $75,000 bond has been required of property brokers and freight forwarders in order to receive and maintain a federal business license since October 1, 2013.

AIPBA issued a statement in response to the FMCSA’s decision:

“The AIPBA is very disappointed in FMCSA, in this instance. We disagree with FMCSA’s long-awaited decision on this application, and find it totally devoid of sensitivity toward the nearly 10,000 small business intermediaries, especially members of the minority brokerage community, that were revoked in the first two weeks of December of 2013 and the anti-competitive obstacles to entry currently in place due to a bond obviously set too high for over 40% of the property brokerage industry to handle,” AIPBA President James Lamb said.

Lamb stated that whereas AIPBA offered that over 9,800 intermediaries (8,200 of which were brokers  were revoked in the first two weeks of December 2013 as a direct result of enforcement of a $75,000 minimum bond, FMCSA acknowledged in their decision that 8,962 intermediaries were, indeed, lost during the full month of December 2013, the difference representing a relatively small amount of intermediaries whose licenses were reinstated in the last two weeks of that month, and other new non-small business broker applicants sparked by the 2012 highway bill dubbed “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act of 2012 (“MAP-21″)

Lamb noted that while FMCSA points in its decision to a small increase over the year that followed, Lamb believes it neglects to acknowledge that a significant part of that increase is due to the fact that MAP-21 reinforced the need for large carriers to obtain broker licenses when they arrange transportation (formerly asserted to be unregulated as a matter of “interlining”) when the carrier does not take possession of the property at least at some point in the shipment.

“The current broker census therefore cannot be fairly attributed to a return of these small business brokers that were utterly decimated in December 2013,” Lamb said.

According to the AIPBA website, AIPBA has two lawsuits in motion; one previously filed in Georgia (“Association of Independent Property Brokers and Agents, Inc. v. Foxx, No. 13-15238-D (Atlanta, GA 11th Cir.);” and the other in Florida (“Association of Independent Property Brokers and Agents, Inc. v. Foxx et al, No. 5:15-cv-00038-JSM-PRL (M.D. FL.)” against the FMCSA over the broker bond issue, one of which, is now before the U.S Court of Appeals.

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Listen TODAY, March 31st @ 3PM ET
FMCSA Broker Bond Decision
AIPBA President James Lamb will be on Sirius XM’S Road Dog Trucking News Channel 146 today at 3PM Eastern talking about the Broker Bond Exemption Application Decision.

© 2015, Allen Smith. All rights reserved.

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Obstructive Sleep Apnea- Myths and Facts

 

On Saturday March 21st at 6PM ET AskTheTrucker “Live’ will have one of the most informational shows for one of the most controversial and concerning topics within the trucking industry. Sleep Apnea.

Our guests will include certified DOT medical examiner Dr Randolph Rosarion and Elaine Papp, former Division Chief of the Office of Medical Programs at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

Both Dr Rosarion and Elaine Papp are members of the Advisory Council for the North American Trucking Alerts.

 

 

Dr. Randolph Rosarion, MD is a certified medical examiner listed in the US DOT FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners and received his medical degree from Stony Brook University School of Medicine. His medical practice, USDOT Medical Examiner is located in College Point, Queens, New York and specializes in Physical Medicine/Rehabilitation and Occupational Medicine. As a recognized leader in the field, he received the Best of Queens Award 2013 for Department of Transportation Commercial Driver License Medical Examinations.

Dr. Randolph Rosarion — certified medical examiner listed in the US DOT FMCSA National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners

ALL your questions answered:
OSA — Obstructive Sleep Apnea

1. Sleep science background

2. Review of sleep disorders including  Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA )( prevalence, diagnosis and treatment)

3. Review of AASM practice guidelines and FMCSA MRB/MEP recommendations (polymyography, vs portable monitors) , CPAP, surgery, dental appliances

 

4. BMI. neck size and Co-morbidities , how they factor in evaluation

5. FMCSA guidance over the years to current position

6. The mechanics of sleep apnea and why weight plays a role

7. Why people who aren’t overweight have OSA

9.  Costs for Sleep Apnea-  Testing and Equipment

Elaine Papp spent 7 years as the Division Chief of the Office of Medical Programs at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), contributing to the relationship between medical conditions, their impact on safe operation of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) and FMCSA regulations/guidance.
Ms. Papp has a broad range of occupational safety and health experience, from private industry to international organizations.
Previously, Elaine worked for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in several capacities: analyzing legislation and writing Congressional testimony, crafting regulations and compliance assistance materials, participating in on-site enforcement inspections, and conducting presentations on behalf of the Agency.

Elaine Papp- FormerDivision Chief of the Office of Medical Programs at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)

 

WHAT ARE YOUR DEEPEST Concerns regarding Sleep Apnea?

 Please comment to this post.  We will be taking callers the night of the show, however, we expect lines to be full and we want to ensure that ALL questions are answered.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea — Trucking’s Myths and Facts

Saturday March 21, 2015
6PM ET
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Walk A Mile America/TruckDriversHealth.org to Use Old Semi Truck to Stress importance of Driver Hearth

For Immediate Release.
Louisville, KY

At  the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) this year, there will be a different kind of truck among the country’s premier truck beauty show !

Among these shined and polished working show trucks, will be the WalkAMileAmerica 20 year old neglected and abused semi ( once a “show truck” itself), displaying to everyone what happens when even the most sound and beautiful truck is neglected over time. The purpose of this is to correlate similar effects of both driver body and truck, stressing the importance of “care and maintenance for both.
WalkAMileAmerica affiliated with TruckDriversHealth.org, will be sharing the causes, effects, and also solutions for bringing the driver (and truck) back to “health”.
They will also be at Booth 32010, sharing information and literature.

The story of a driver and his truck and how it helped him and our industry become healthy

Just off the production floor, the semi truck is a gleaming specimen of craftsmanship. With proper care and routine maintenance, it can travel over the road for a million miles or more.

But neglect it, and the tractor can transform into a rusted and battered shell. Perhaps still able to function, but it may need some attention to perform at a peak level.

Over time, all semi trucks will break down, need repairs aid even need to be replaced. But they aren’t the only thing the trucking industry depends on to keep the country’s economy moving

Just like the semi truck needs maintenance, the same goes for over-the-road drivers, though the pool of them is small and even dwindling due to ongoing driver shortages, recent government regulations and the job’s notorious unhealthy lifestyle.

To drive home the importance of driver health. Walk A Mile America and TruckDrivers Health.org are taking a neglected semi truck on tour to serve as a physical representation of the continuing crisis in the transportation industry: poor driver health.

In response, the nonprofit foundation dedicated to improving the health of the nation’s truck drivers is developing a boot camp of sorts to help over-the-road drivers instill and maintain healthy habits.

Poor health has plagued truck drivers for decades. Long hours driving, lack of healthy foods, irregular sleeping patterns and the nomadic lifestyle has manifested itself in obesity, diabetes, sleep apnea and hypertension.

Statistics from the National Institute of Health indicate that not only is the truck driver population unhealthy, but it is significantly worse off than the general public. For example, more than 50 percent of truck drivers are considered obese, compared to 26.7 percent of the rest of the population. Data shows diabetes and hypertension are much more common among truck drivers, as well.

Poor health affects not only the driver, who may experience a shortened lifespan, be unfit to drive, and miss time and possibly money on the job, as a result. Companies feel the effects of drivers in poor health, too, potentially paying higher insurance premiums, missing delivery deadlines or even having to address employee turnover.

The trucking industry overall suffers as well. Not having fully recovered from a recent driver shortage, the Industry could lose many more employees because of these health problems. Drivers now are required to pass a Department of Transportation Examination to obtain a driver’s license. They must pass a comprehensive physical and meet various baseline metrics before they are approved to drive.

The Compliance Safety and Accountability Act of 2010, which addressed roadside safety violations, has added the Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Category (BASIC), it requires drivers to earn a medical certification card, indicating they have physical and medical clearance to operate a semi truck.

These regulatory steps are important ones in addressing the chronic problem of driver health, but the Walk A Mile America program is intended to target the driver first. By reaching out to drivers through a boot camp program of sorts, they will learn to adopt and maintain tips for pursuing a healthier lifestyle.

This will yield positive benefits for their employer as they are in good health to perform their jobs, meet various regulatory standards and possibly batter healthcare premiums.

For years, poor’ health has nearly been synonymous with the trucking industry. By addressing it, hopefully that image will change and ultimately attract new drivers to the market to fill the enormous anticipated growth in moving goods.

Making this change will require reaching the driver through employers, insurance programs and direct contact.

For more information or to donate and support this cause, please visit walkamileamerica.com 405-542-5857.

© 2015, Allen Smith. All rights reserved.

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Heart Smart Highway headed for MATS- Papa John’s lot

As MATS approaches in less than 10 days, the drive for truckers to not just become healthier, but to enjoy the journey of becoming healthier increases.  The words “sacrifice ” and “diet” are no longer part of the healthy trucker vocabulary. These words are being replaced with words such as, “delicious”, “flavorful”, and “lifestyle”

Here is yet another moving FaceBook group, Heart Smart Highway, who has passionately embraced this lifestyle and is encouraging others to do the same.

Heart Smart Highway is proud to announce its coming arrival at the Papa Johns Parking lot during the Mid America Truck Show March 26th — 28th. Heart Smart Highway founder Jeannie Lennox and Les Willis of Godspeed Expediters invite you to start your MATS

Jeannie Lennox of Heart Smart Highway

Experience the MATS start off on the right note…..WITH A BLAST OF HEALTH!

Join us Thursday morning from 9-10 a.m. in the Papa Johns parking lot at the Heart Smart Highway trailer.
Look for our Banner. We will be sharing shots of refreshing Heart Smart smoothies and demonstrating the Nutribullet superfood nutrition extractor. While you are there fill out a short questionnaire and be registered to win a Nutribullet system of your own (a $100.00 dollar value). Winner will be announced via text message at 2:00 PM Saturday.

Everyone that stops by will receive a Heart Smart Highway logo jar opener made from recycled tires. Also we will be showing, on an outside monitor, Health documentaries talking about different health concerns in our industry and society.

© 2015, Allen Smith. All rights reserved.

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by Eric Halsey

What truckers have known for a long time is becoming increasingly clear to the rest of the country: US roads are in dangerously bad shape.The World Economic Forum has responded by pushing the US from 5th to 16th in the world on its infrastructure rankings. This is particularly true in Texas, where decades of tax averse state administrations have resulted in a terrifying annual gap in what’s needed to maintain, let alone improve, basic infrastructure. What does this mean for the trucking industry? And what’s being done to remedy the situation? We take a deeper look below.

Don’t Just Build, Maintain!

First, how exactly did we get to this point? Taking a step back in time, the US invested heavily in its infrastructure following the Second World War as part of the Eisenhower Highway System. This took decades and billions of dollars to build, but it’s been the backbone of the US economy and transportation network ever since.

In Texas, this resulted in more than 3,000 miles of high quality interstate highways in addition to the second largest state highway system in the country. But highways must be maintained and upgraded once built. Without a new stoplight or overpass to respond to increased usage or new asphalt to fix potholes, roads can quickly become deadly. One small region around Odessa, Texas is demonstrating this with shockingly high death rates.

The oil boom in that region may be doing wonders for the local economy, but that additional economic activity is not being converted into additional revenue for maintaining and improving the local infrastructure, which is buckling under the strain of 60,000 additional residents who have arrived in the past 10 years. The results are sadly predictable: a 157% increase in traffic deaths from 2009 to 2013.

Letting Economic Growth Go to Waste

Texas as a whole has been lucky enough to benefit from higher than average economic growth for the past several years. But the trend in Austin is to stand back and let this growth develop on its own. Whatever you think of the economics of the Perry Administration though, the trucking industry knows that without government investment, that kind of growth can’t continue forever.

The worry then is that Texas is not taking advantage of this period of growth to make the kinds of investments necessary to continue it. What happens if the economy hits another rough spot, just as the state of Texas’ transportation infrastructure reaches a breaking point? This could be a deadly combination for both those on the roads and the economy as a whole.

Inaction Translates to Slashing Budgets

A common way to raise the revenue necessary to maintain road infrastructure throughout the US is through gas taxes. But this poses some problems. As cars have become more fuel efficient and mild inflation has built up over the years, the money collected from these taxes, adjusted for purchasing power, has dropped by more than half from 18 cents a gallon to 7 cents a gallon over the course of the Perry Administration.

Some would like to blame a lack of federal funding, but even that can’t fully make up for the shortfall. So, Texas finds itself in a situation where economic growth is leading to more cars putting greater strains on the roads while the money necessary to maintain those roads has effectively been cut by almost two thirds. While it may be easy to see this as a simple numbers game, it’s important to remember that this problem translates directly into high death rates each and every month. As a result, Texans are demanding action.

Citizens Demanding Solutions

In response to this growing crisis, on November 4th, Texans passed an amendment to divert some $1.7 billion dollars in gas taxes from going into a rainy day fund to directly paying for infrastructure. But this is still an estimated $4 billion short of what is needed.

Ultimately, diverting funds is simply a stopgap, and not a great one at that. What’s needed is to raise gas taxes and registration fees. Texas currently has no income tax and one of the lowest sets of transportation fees in the country. In this atmosphere of economic growth, it’s not unreasonable to see some mild increases designed to specifically put money into safer roads.

As it stands, lawmakers are simply waiting for the situation to develop into a more serious crisis, one which would allow them to finally act and overcome political pressure not to raise taxes or fees at all. But for families who have already lost loved ones and for truckers who worry a little more every time they drive through the Lone Star State, simply waiting for things to get worse is unacceptable.

What do you think about the state of Texas roads and the politics surrounding the issue? Let us know in the comments section.

Author’s Bio:

Eric Halsey is a historian by training and disposition who’s been interested in US small businesses since working at the House Committee on Small Business in 2006. Coming from a family with a history of working on industry policy, he has a particular interest in the Surety Bonding and Freight Industries and Professional Certification; he loves sharing his knowledge of the industry for JW Surety Bonds.

© 2015, Allen Smith. All rights reserved.

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For Immediate Release.
Louisville, KY

Cooking in the Truck Summit March 26th 2015, 8PM in the Papa Johns Lot at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) at the Freightliner hospitality trailer

Linda Caffee, Freightliner Team Run Smart Pro and Tom Kyrk founder and chief blogger for Road Tested Living, will be hosting the first Cooking in the Truck Summit.
This event will be held March 26^th 2015, at 8PM in the Papa Johns Lot at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) at the Freightliner hospitality trailer.

In recent years there has been a increase in the number of drivers who cook in their trucks. This is done for a variety of reasons ranging from saving money, to health, to scheduling, among other reasons. A variety of resources in recent years have became available to help encourage drivers to cook in their trucks. These range from web sites to cookbooks for truckers, and Facebook pages.

Linda and Tom would like to improve the networking and communication between these various groups as to resources available. As well as to get the word out that cooking on the truck does not have to be hard, complicated, or expensive.

The purpose of this Summit is three fold:

1)     Is to discuss ways to encourage and promote cooking in the truck.
2)     To share ideas on storage, and cooking ideas
3)     To discuss ways to work with the various companies in the trucking industry to help them understand our needs. By doing this it is hoped that the products and services we need and use will become more widely available and economical.

Anyone with an interest in cooking in their truck, or grilling outside are welcome to attend. If a member of your group is able to attend as a representative we will give them a brief opportunity to discuss what your group specialty as well as share links and resources. If someone from your group is unable to attend.

Feel free to e-mail the information to roadtestedliving@gmail.com subject line summit include the information about your group or its resources. If you have personal information or pictures of your cooking tools or storage ideas please feel free to submit it as well if you will be unable to attend.

Everyone is encouraged to submit pictures and a brief description of their favorite cooking appliances, as well as storage solutions for life on the truck. This information will be made available to anyone free of charge on the Facebook page Cooking in the Truck Summit as well as on RoadTestedLiving.com.

The ultimate purpose of this meeting is to bring everyone together to exchange ideas and encourage unity. This is not about promoting one style of cooking or way of doing things. Everyone is welcome from the expert chef to the novice who just reheats cans. There is no wrong or right way.

Linda and Tom would like to thank Freightliner for allowing us to use their hospitality trailer for this meeting. This summit is not in formal affiliation with any group. Linda and Tom are doing this on their own as they feel it is important bring as many people and ideas together as possible to promote cooking and living better on the road.

Road tested Living Founded in 2014 has the purpose to share life’s lessons in living well taken from the road. It is to show that one can lose weight and have a high quality of life despite the challenges of living and working in a small space with limited facilities. RTL also shares human interest stories and the tech reviews and information that makes life more pleasant on the road.

Freightliner Team Run Smart is an open community for all truckers who mean business. It’s where you turn to for expertise you can use right away. They operate on four pillars: Truck Smart, Fuel Smart, Business Smart, and Health Smart.

You’re in the trucking industry for the long haul in more ways than one. That’s why we’re here for you whether you drive a Freightliner or not. We’re all facing increasing industry pressures – from keeping operating costs low to staying healthier on the road. As a member of Team Run Smart, you’ll get advice from fellow truckers and dedicated Freightliner industry pros that you can use to overcome the pressures you’re facing. We’ll deliver the fresh content that can help you Run Smart.

Linda Caffee started her driver career with her husband Bob after their children left home for college in 2000. Bob started as a driver for a large motor carrier with Linda as a rider. They decided to enter the Expedite industry as team drivers in 2005 and purchased their first Freightliner. Linda has had her Class A licenses since the early 80′s starting out driving in the oil field and hauling grain as fill in driver. Linda and her husband Bob are currently leased to Landstar Express America.

Tom Kyrk has been in the trucking industry for over 9 years, working for a major over-the-road refrigerated carrier. He has done a little bit of everything: working as a campus police dispatcher, in retail electronics, and in restaurant kitchens. Out of all these jobs, he enjoys driving the most! Cooking is a close second though, as he is taking back his health with good choices and lifestyle changes. RoadTestedLiving.com chronicles his story, shares tips with drivers, and embodies the idea of learning to live well from life’s lessons on the road.

Further information, or inquiries can be obtained by contacting Tom Kyrk at roadtestedliving@gmail.com (ph) 607-201-4609.

or Linda Caffee
linda.caffee8@gmail.com

NOTE:  JOIN IN THE CONVERSATION !

Linda and Tom will be calling in to AskTheTrucker “Live” on Blog Talk Radio to discuss the Cooking Truck Summit and also to share tips about cooking and health while trucking.
Thursday March 12th at 6PM ET
Open Forum ” ‘Just Do It’: Steps to turn driver health around”
Call in number 347-826-9170

© 2015, Allen Smith. All rights reserved.

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Ask The Trucker ‘Live” on Blog Talk Radio Open Forum- Truck Driver Health

As part of our concern for the growing concern of improving health within the trucking industry, AskTheTrucker will be continuing a series of health shows on AskTheTrucker “Live’.

We have also aligned ourselves with many within the industry who are also concerned about the increase of illness which has taken a pronounced incline, not just within the trucking industry, but throughout our nation. As it relates to trucking, the types of food drivers consume along with the sedentary lifestyle, is taking its toll on them physically and emotionally. Yet the possibility to change their habits appears for some to be too far out of reach.

Justifications often heard are, “ It’s too difficult to eat healthy on the road” and “I’m too tired to exercise after driving” and even, “I already have to fight the 14 hour clock. Although these comments hold some validity, they are merely challenges to overcome in order to reach a desired goal and are not reasons to prevent or quit trying to attain a goal with keywords being “desired goal.”

Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal. ~Henry Ford

The question now becomes: do you have a goal to reach regarding your health? Do you want to feel better? Lose weight? Have more energy? Lower your blood pressure, cholesterol or sugar or change your food intake for preventative medicine? For many, it could be to change your food intake to help cure an illness?

If the answer is yes to any of these, then the justifications of why one cannot achieve their goals just will not hold up. They become excuses for “wishes” because obviously, there is no magic wand or fairy godmother. But there are people to help and encourage others in the trucking industry; drivers, groups, websites, and organizations.

The best way to achieve success is through the above mentioned support. We all want to feel like we “belong” and are among those who face the same challenges and have similar obstacles and goals. Just as there are support groups such as AA, OEA and others we are all familiar with, trucking has many organizations, websites, and social media outlets which reach out and offer support and vital information to the trucking community, including the topic of Truck Driver Health.

TruckDriversHealth.org

One of the various groups we have joined forces with is the non profit TruckDriversHealth.org. We became involved with this organization a few months ago after observing the incredible story on the website written by driver and a founder of the organization, Barry Pawelek.

Basically the story is about a truck he owned, sold, and then miraculously came back full circle to him 20 years later, only after being severely neglected and abused. Being concerned with health for many years, Barry concluded that the body of a truck driver deteriorates comparably to their own truck if both are abused and neglected.

This 20 year old truck will be showcased at MATS this year for all to see, along with encouraging literature offering free sources and information. Read the full story here.

ATBS- TeamRunSmart

Another group which we support and also will be at MATS at the Freightliner Booth, is a group of concerned drivers, companies, and sponsors, offering free info to drivers as well a 100+ page cookbook with 7o recipes. A limited supply of only 250 copies will be available at MATS, however an ebook version will be offered free at ATBSshow.com.

Recipes in the cook book are originals from Tom Kyrk, Linda Caffee, Rolling Strong wellness coaches, staff members from ATBS and Kerri Ewing with eCapital.com. The information and cookbook can be obtained at the Freightliner Booth via TeamRunSmart and ATBS.

Trucking Solutions Group

Another group at MATS are our friends over at the Trucking Solutions Groups, led by chairman, Rick Ash. Once again they will be leading the “health walk” from the Papa John’s parking lot at the OOIDA stage to Kentucky Downs and back.

Tom Kyrk- Owner of Road Tested Living

The popular website Road Tested Living is owned and run by driver, Tom Kyrk, who is “driven” by his passion for educating and inspiring others. Tom is also involved in his FB groups Road Tested Living, Team Run Smart, and the Trucking Solutions Group. His recipes and advise have aided and inspired many.

Other social media groups focused on Health for truckers include:

Heart Smart Highway
Nutrition For Truckers
Truckin Fitness
Truckin’ Runners
Ride And Roll-Cycling On The Road
Rolling Strong

Over the Road Eating Right
Healthy living on the road and on the go/Thisishowwerolltruckingfitness

NOTE: The above is a partial list of groups. If you are aware of other groups promoting and supporting trucker health, please feel free to post in the comment section.

Another website which includes focus for Truck Driver Health is the North American Trucking Alerts. Join us Thursday 3-5-15 on AskTheTrucker ‘Live’ as we discuss with a few organizations and driver groups who we have aligned with within the industry, as to what they are doing to address driver health concerns and how they are reaching out to drivers to offer advise and support.

Are you concerned about driver health? We want to hear from you. What you are doing to address your health or how you are reaching out to others to help them?

Thursday 3-5-15
6PM ET
347-826-9170

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© 2015, Max4health. All rights reserved.

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